Chef TJ Conwi, Education Co-Chair of Chefs’ Table Society of BC, has been named “Chef with Heart” at the @vancouvermagazine Restaurant Awards, and if you know his work, this one hits deep.
Named in memory of Claudio Ranallo, the award honours chefs who show up for their communities with generosity, humility, and heart, often behind the scenes.
In the wake of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy in 2025, TJ did exactly that—stepping in without hesitation to cook for families in need. It’s the same spirit he brings to everything he does, from @reroot.kitchen and LunchLAB to his work at @onovancouver.
This is what leadership in our industry looks like.
We’re incredibly proud to have TJ helping shape the next generation of chefs in BC.
Massive congratulations, TJ—this is so, so well deserved!
